Seller:Amazon Video On Demand Rating:60 reviews Sales Rank:49,306
Genre:Comedy Media:Video On Demand Running Time:82 Minutes
Theatrical Release Date:July 26, 1990 Release Date:September 6, 2006 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Synopsis:
Good-natured Ben Healy (Ritter) and his social-climbing wife Flo (Yasbeck) adopt seven-year-old Junior (Michael Oliver) to help brighten their lives. But Junior soon turns an ordinary camping trip, an innocent birthday party and even a little league baseball game into full-scale comic nightmares. Thinking all his new son needs is some loving attention, Ben puts up with Junior's mishaps but only to a point. Just as he's ready to take drastic action, Ben realizes that beneath the little monster lurks an angel craving affection in this satire on the trials of modern-day family life.
Pure Fun - A Treat!January 4, 2004 R. Diaz(Orlando, FL United States) 14 out of 17 found this review helpful
I know, I know, 5 stars???!!! To me yes, 5 stars... If it makes me laugh out loud it get's 5 stars. Why? These movies can be watched again and again without seeming stale to me. Finally, these movies are available on DVD. These movies are pure silliness, but loads of fun. Ok, it's not art, but I laughed my butt off throughout the whole movie(s). It's nice to see that Ritter will be remembered - he was a joy to watch in these two films. I would compare these movies to Dennis the Menace (Dir. by John Hughes). Special scenes to my heart are Martha Quinn (yes, the MTV VJ Martha Quinn) blind date; the food fight in the Bubble Room (in Maitland/Orlando FL -The Bubble Room closed down a few years ago, and it's nice to see it is preserved in this movie); and Lorraine Newmann (from the Not Ready for Time Prime Players aka Saturday Night Live Original Member) wedding scenes. Pure Fun -Pure joy!
Move over Bart Simpson, here comes Junior Healy!August 14, 2002 bart(Framingham, MA) 8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Problem Child is an all time fun movie to watch. Micheal Oliver does a tremendous job playing Junior Healy, a devilish child who creates chaos for particularly no reason at all. Even as a child, he placed under the door steps of many familys because nobody wants him. Even in the orphanage, the nuns want to get rid of him and threaten one of their employees , Mr. Peabody (Gilbert Godfred who happens to be a huge loud mouth like Chris Tucker), to make sure it gets done or he gets fired.
Anyway, the story is also about a couple by the name of Flo (Amy Yasbeck) and "little Ben" Healy who really want a child. Flo is a real pain in the neck and Ben's dad ,"BIG Ben" healy, totally hates him. studies have shown it can't be possible for them to give birth to a child but they can adopt one. Mr. Peabody tricks them into thinking that junior is a good boy and that is just the beggining. Junior makes things a living hell and at the same time junior's "hero" ,Martin Beck (Micheal Richards) who happens to be wanted criminal, wants to find JR and be partners in crime with him because he thinks junior is an x-con. This movie will bring you lots of laughs. This is one movie you can't miss. If you thought kids like Dennis Mitchell (Dennis the Menace kid)or Bart Simpson were america's #1 brats, well think again because this movie just might change your mind. Buy this because it is going to be worth it!
Problem Child is a great movie.January 14, 2008 J. Puleo(Jersey) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This movie was an instant classic. I loved it when I was a kid, and I like it even more now that I'm older as I get more of the jokes. Big Ben is hilarious. Definitely worth buying, hard to find, and you get both Movies on one disc. Worth the money!
Aren't Kids Simply Adorable.....December 27, 2002 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Definitely one of the best movies revolving around a kid(s) I've ever seen! Child-actor Michael Oliver did a terrific job of playing Junior Healy! Anyone know whatever happened to Oliver? The sequel was equally as hilarious! I recommend both!
Problem ChildMay 18, 2005 Zack H. 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The movie is basically about this young couple that decide to adopt a child, but they are duped into taking the adoption center's most troubled child, Junior, of them all. All hell breaks loose as Junior reaks havoc with insane practical jokes and low brow humor. This movie does fall into some typical cliches, stereotyped characters, and a lot of bad acting (with exception of John Ritter). Overall, this film is still pretty solid for a few laughs, but I wouldn't expect too much out of it.
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